Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have made history by defeating Japan 2-1 to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Flamingos secured the historic victory at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, in Rabat, to claim Nigeria’s first-ever title in the competition.

Awawu Bashiru put Nigeria ahead in the 39th minute with a long-range effort that slipped through the hands of the Japanese goalkeeper.

The Nigerian side doubled its advantage shortly after the restart, as Oluebube Umejiaku found the back of the net in the 47th minute to give the Flamingos a two-goal cushion.

Japan responded with increased pressure and pulled one back through Fuki Ito in the 80th minute, setting up a tense closing period.

Despite Japan’s late push for an equaliser, the Flamingos remained resolute to preserve their lead and secure a historic 2-1 victory.

Nigeria also came close to extending its advantage late in the encounter, but an effort from a corner kick struck the crossbar.

The victory marks a landmark achievement for Nigerian women’s football, as the Flamingos finally lift the U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.